Eyebrow stencilling method and apparatus

ABSTRACT

EYEBROW MAKE-UP IS APPLIED QUICKLY AND ACCURATELY BY THE USE OF A GUIDE WHICH HAS EYEBROW STENCIL OPENINGS HAVING AN EYEBROW SHAPE WHICH COMPLEMENTS A PERSON&#39;&#39;S FACIAL CONFIGURATION. EYEBROW TEMPLATES ARE INITIALLY SELECTED TO PROVIDE PROPER CONFIGURATION AND COLORING TO COMPLEMENT THE CUSTOMER&#39;&#39;S FEATURES, COLORING AND PERSONALITY. THESE TEMPLATES ARE MOUNTED ON CALIPERS FOR ADJUSTABLE SEPARATION, ARE THEN HELD OVER THE EYEBROWS, AND THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE EYEBROW TEMPLATES IS DETERMINED FROM THE CALIPERS. AN EYEBROW STENCIL HAVING ATTACHED TEMPLES IS SELECTED, WITH THE PROPER SEPARATION AND EYEBROW STYLE TO MATCH THE SELECTED TEMPLATES AND THE EYEBROW SPACING DISTANCE PREVIOUSLY DETERMINED.   D R A W I N G

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United States Patent Oflfice 3,718,145 Patented Feb. 27, 1973 3,718,145EYEBROW STENCILLING METHOD AND APPARATUS Frederick D. Chateau, P.0. Box31441, Los Angeles, Calif. 90031 Filed Feb. 23, 1971, Ser. No. 118,122Int. Cl. A4511 24/06 US. Cl. 132-885 7 Claims ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSUREEyebrow make-up is applied quickly and accurately by the use of a guidewhich has eyebrow stencil openings having an eyebrow shape whichcomplements a persons facial configuration. Eyebrow templates areinitially selected to provide proper configuration and coloring tocomplement the customers features, coloring and personality. Thesetemplates are mounted on calipers for adjustable separation, are thenheld over the eyebrows, and the distance between the eyebrow templatesis determined from the calipers. An eyebrow stencil having attachedtemples is selected, with the proper separation and eyebrow style tomatch the selected templates and the eyebrow spacing distance previouslydetermined.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention involves improvements ineyebrow stencil techniques which are used to facilitate proper eyebrowmake-up.

The eyebrow stencils which have been proposed heretofore have usedvarious adjusting techniques for varying the spacing between the stencilopenings. One available stencil kit uses two stenciles, one for eacheyebrow, with the first being provided with a hook and the other with aseries of slots, to adjust the spacing. It has also been proposed to usea bent resilient center portion of a metal stencil to adjust the spacingbetween the eyebrow stencil openings. While such arrangements do providesome crude assistance in outlining eyebrows, the adjustment mechanismbetween the eyes makes it difficult to properly determine what style ismost flattering, and to be sure of symmetrical location of the stenciland application of the eyebrows to the face.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In accordance with one aspect of the invention,templates having the shape of eyebrows are held over the eyebrows.Various eyebrow templates may be provided, arched eyebrow templates forsquare or rounded faces, peaked for longer faces and a wide-angledflared style for larger faces, for specific examples. By tryingdifferent types of eyebrows, the customer can find the style of eyebrowwhich best complements her appearance and.

personality. The distance between the eyebrow templates is then measuredas they are held in place. From a large stock of stencils, with stylescorresponding to the different template shapes, and with a number ofeyebrow stencil opening spacings in each style, the proper eyebrowstencil is selected to match the previously selected template style andthe measured spacing.

The templates may be mounted on stems, which may be removably secured torespective measuring arms of a pair of calipers. The calipers constitutea convenient holder for the templates, and the movement of the caliperarms to properly space the templates also establishes the spacingmeasurement which may be read from the calipers.

The eyebrow stencils are somewhat different in construction from thosewhich have previously been employed in several respects. Specifically,instead of having width or spacing adjustment arrangements locatedbetween the eyebrow stencil openings, the present stencil directlyinterconnects the two stencil openings and is provided with asymmetrical center indication between the stencil openings. This may bein the form of an arrow or a design such as a fieur-de-lis pattern, or asharply pointed central notch. The center indication facilitatesalignment of the transparent stencil with the face, and insures symmetryin eyebrow make-up application. The direct interconnection of the twostencil openings by the stencil material, with no hooks or slots orother take-up arrangements in between, permits the flexible stencil tolie fiat against the face, and also contributes toward accurate,symmetrical and professional application of the eyebrow make-up.

The eyebrow stencils may also be provided with ear pieces. Followingselection of a stencil having the proper style and eyebrow spacing, theear pieces may be adjusted, much like the fitting of eyeglasses tofurther insure proper mounting of the eyebrow stencils.

For each style of eyebrow, a number of stencils are stocked, withperhaps five spacings provided for each style. These spacings extendover the normal range for the particular style, from about one inch toone and one-half inches. Following fitting of a stencil of thepreselected style and spacing, the customer is provided with eyebrowpencil or other eyebrow make-up to match the color of the originaltemplate which was selected, and eyebrow make-up is applied through thestencil. The final eifect closely approximates the appearance presentedby the original trial templates, thus permitting the initial applicationof eye make-up of a flattering and becoming style without the need foractually applying real make-up in various colors and styles.

Other aspects and features of the invention will become apparent from adetailed consideration of the following detailed description and fromthe drawings in which:

FIG. 1 shows an eyebrow stencil made in accordance with the techniquesof the present invention;

FIGS. 2 and 3 are front and bottom views, respectively, of eyebrowtemplates removably mounted on a pair of calipers;

FIG. 4 shows the trial fitting of a selected style of eyebrow templateson a prospective user;

FIG. 5 shows a rack of eyebrow templates of different styles and colorswhich may be selectively mounted in the calipers of FIGS. 2 and 3',

FIGS. 6, 7 and 8 show several basic styles of eyebrow templates withvertical supports;

FIG. 9 shows an eyebrow template with a horizontal support; and

FIG. 10 shows a lady using the selected stencil to put on her eyebrowmake-up.

With reference to the drawings, FIG. 1 shows a flexible transparentplastic stencil 12 having openings 14, 16 which are used as guides inapplying eyebrow make-up. At the center of the stencil 12 is a notch 18and a center indication design 19 in the form of a fieur-delis 19,

which are helpful in centering the stencil to facilitate symmetricalapplication of the eyebrow make-up. Short ear piece assemblies 20 and 22are secured to each end of the stencil, and ear pieces 24, 26 areadjusted to fit the customer.

FIG. 2 illustrates a pair of calipers 28 which may be used to assist inselecting a suitable stencil for the individual customer, as discussedbelow. Removably mounted on the relatively movable arms 30, 32 of thecalipers 28 are the eyebrow templates 34, 36. Each arm 30, 32 of thecalipers 28 is provided with a recess into which one of the arms 38, 40extends.

The supporting arms or stems 38, 40 for the eyebrow templates may betransparent or translucent plastic, while the main portion of theeyebrow templates 34, 36 may be of a suitable eyebrow color such asblack, brown or a reddish brown color. The templates may be of atextured plastic to more closely simulate real eyebrows.

FIG. 4 shows a customer selecting a style of eyebrow which complementsher appearance and personality. The calipers 28 are employed to holdvarious styles of templates in position over the customers own eyebrows.While personal choice can enter into the selection between twoflattering styles, there are certain principles of eyebrow styleselection which are of general applicability. With a slightly square orround face, an arched eyebrow style is normally more flattering. With asmall or normal oval face, a small normally curved eyebrow style isnormally appropriate; while for large faces, a large obliquely angledeyebrow style may be used, with a dovetail, if desired; and for longfaces, a pronounced peaked style is usually best.

FIG. 5 shows a rack 43 holding several basic styles or forms of eyebrowtemplates, each in several different colors. Templates showing thearched, wide-angled and dovetailed, and the smaller normally curvedstyles are shown in FIGS. 6, 7 and 8, respectively. The calipers 28 maybe mounted at the rear of the rack 43 when not in use.

FIG. 9 shows a somewhat different form of eyebrow template having aneyebrow shaped dark portion 37 and a transparent or neutral supportportion 41 for manually holding the eyebrow template. In using templatessuch as that shown in FIG. 9, the customer can hold one in each hand,and another person may directly measure the distance between the twotemplates with a ruler when the desired eifect is observed.

Returning to FIG. 4, the customer has an oval face, and a pair ofnormally curved style eyebrow templates of a selected color aretherefore mounted on the arms of the calipers 28. The calipers are thenadjusted for proper spacing of the eyebrow templates.

The customer then has the opportunity of looking at a closeapproximation of the final effect, and can try different eyebrow styles,colors and eyebrow spacing, and this can be simply accomplished, withnone of the incon- 'venience of putting eyebrow pencil on, and Washingit off, for each variation. Even before mounting on the calipers, thecustomer may make a preliminary selection by manually holding differenttemplates in place.

After the customer is satisfied with the eifect, the selected style isnoted, and the spacing of the caliper jaws is noted, by reading dial 44on the calipers. To determine spacing, the calipers may be read oncewith the templates at the selected spacing for the customer, and againafter they are closed so that the templates are just touching, and thetwo readings are subtracted. Alternatively, the caliper may berecalibrated from zero with the templates touching, to read the spacingdirectly.

A large stock of stencils is maintained, with each of the stylesmentioned above being stocked in a number of different spacings for thestencil openings. In practice, it is normal to stock about five spacingsfor each style.

After selection of the proper stencil, the ear pieces 26 as shown inFIG. 1 may be adjusted to the customer.

The final step, or application of eyebrow make-up through the openingsin the stencil 12 is shown in FIG. 10. Of course, either an eyebrowpencil or other eyebrow makeup preparations may be used. This final stepproduces customer-tailored eyebrow ma ke-up which essentially realizesthe effect originally presented by the eyebrow templates held inposition over the eyes. Eyebrow style and spacing are provided by thestencil, and an eyebrow pencil of the proper color is provided to matchthe eyebrow color of the template originally selected from the templaterack of FIG. 5.

It is again noted that the support for the eyebrow templates may betransparent or translucent, or about the same color as the customersskin or the light color of the calipers, so that it is essentiallyneutral or colorless and does not detract from the effect of the eyebrowtemplate. This can be accomplished by making both the template and itssupport out of transparent or translucent plastic and coloring theeyebrow template portion only; or colored and textured templates mayhave the neutral supports secured to them.

Prior proposals for eyebrow stencils were mentioned in the introductionof this specification. Specifically, US. Pat. No. 1,812,425 shows ametal eyebrow stencil with a resilient adjustable portion between thestencil openings. In addition, as noted above, stencil sets includingseveral styles are available for sale with hooks and slots between thestencil openings for adjustability.

In contrast to these arrangements, applicants stencil lies fiat againstthe head, so that it is readily centered and held in position. Inaddition, the use of templates to determine spacing and for choosing themost flattering style is an important technique.

In closing, it is noted that other minor variations from the exactprocedures and apparatus which are disclosed are within the scope of theinvention. Thus, by way of specific examples: other types of caliperscould be used for holding the templates; or the spacing measurementscould be accomplihsed manually; or other similar minor changes could bemade.

What is claimed is:

1. A method for custom fitting a person with an eyebrow stencil forapplying eyebrow make-up comprising:

selecting a pair of templates in the shape of eyebrows of a style tocomplement the appearance of the person;

positioning said eyebrow templates over the eyebrows;

selecting an eyebrow stencil having openings corresponding in shape tothe selected style of said templates, and in spacing to the position ofsaid selected eyebrow templates; and

applying eyebrow make-up through the openings in the selected stencil tothe face of said person, whereby the efiect of the template is realizedin the facial eyebrow make-up.

2. A method as set forth in claim 1 wherein the selected templates aremounted on a pair of calipers, and wherein the spacing of said templatesis adjusted by adjusting said calipers to change the spacing indicationof said calipers, thereby indicating the required stencil openingspacing.

3. A method in accordance with claim 1 wherein said templates are curvedto generally match the curvature of the human brow, and are fitted closeto and overlying the brows of the person being fitted.

4. A method in accordance with claim 1 wherein the selected stencil isprovided with ear pieces, and said ear pieces are adjusted to fit theears of the person.

5. A method in accordance with claim 1 wherein said templates are darkin color, are provided with supports of a neutral color, and whereinsaid templates are positioned through said supports.

6. A method as set forth in claim 1 wherein said templates are selectedfrom a display of different colored templates, and wherein eyebrowmake-up of a color corresponding to the color of the selected templateis applied to the face through the openings of the stencil, whereby theshape, coloring and spacing of the templates is realized in the finalfacial make-up.

7. A make-up method comprising the steps of: selecting eyebrow templatesof a suitable shape; holding the templates in position over the eyebrowsof a person; and selecting a stencil having two eyebrow shaped openingsmatching said shape and said position of the selected templates,applying eyebrow make-up through the openings in the selected stencil tothe face of said person, whereby the effect of the template is realizedin the facial eyebrow make-up.

References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 3,300,864 1/1967 Lesslie 33-1743,557,805 1/1971 Hamada 13288.5

' FOREIGN PATENTS 470,190 8/1937 Great Britain. 1,038,085 5/1953 France.

LOUIS G. MANCENE, Primary Examiner G. E. MCNEILL, Assistant Examiner

